Not only will Apple's decision to cut iPhone X production have an obvious impact on its earnings and sales outlook, but, according to this morning's report, it may also "have a domino effect" on the company's various supply chain partners, as well, which could even result in a massive liability for the tech giant.

In the meantime, a DigiTimes report Kuo's notes and claims that Apple is in plans to bring four new iPhone models, with two sporting LCD panels in sizes around 5.7- to 5.8-inch and 6.0- to 6.1-inch. However, it is highly presumable that the iPhone maker is not favouring any upgrade when it comes to the technology powering the TrueDepth system on the original iPhone X model.

The new phones have not been given official titles yet, but the largest of the three; the 6.5 inch, is being dubbed as the iPhone X Plus by some. The handset, which doesn't yet have a name, will have the same True Depth sensors for Face ID and Animoji as the iPhone X, and it will also lack a home button. If Apple does in fact launch a second-generation iPhone SE, Kuo doesn't think it will have too many outward changes compared to the current model. Instead of using a steel frame, Apple would switch to an aluminum chassis for the LCD iPhone. The 2018 iPhone X will come with a 2800mAh battery, versus the 2715mAh from previous year.

Several analysts have lowered their estimates for iPhone X shipments in the past few weeks, citing high price of the device among other factors, with at least three downgrading their rating on the stock.

'Our survey work indicates iPhone X sales were strong during the December quarter but sales appear slower in January, more in line with normal seasonal trends, ' they wrote in a note. Presumably, Apple would continue to offer the 4.7-inch iPhone 8, but that would feature older components.

Reuters could not immediately reach Apple's us headquarters for comment outside regular business hours.

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